The Flowering Ruin: Nymans

The gardens at Nymans have existed since the late 1800s when Ludwig Messeel brought 600 acres of land overlooking the beautiful High Weald of Sussex. For a long time the garden was a source of great experimentation, with several new hybrids of plants being created within the grounds, including new species of Eucryphia, Magnolia and Forsythia.

In 1915, Ludwig’s son Leonard built a stone manor on the site, but unfortunately the manor did not last long as it suffered a devastating fire in 1947. Today the manor is little more than an empty shell, but fortunately the gardens, now own by the National Trust, are as spectacular as ever.

The empty ruins of Nyman House

Into the forest

The empty shell of Nyman House

Magnolia x loebneri

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Hi there, I'm Callum (aka SnowdonStudent), I'm a 21 year old history student at Bangor University in Gwynedd, Wales. I started this blog basically to share my adventures with people and to encourage others to experience and write about their own travels. Living in North Wales I have ample of opportunity to escape into Snowdonia National Park where most of my writings take place, it is my dream to inspire more people to visit this stunning landscape.

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Hi there, I'm Callum (aka SnowdonStudent), I'm a history student at Bangor University in Gwynedd, Wales. I started this blog basically to share my adventures will people and to encourage others to experience and write about their own travels. Living in North Wales I have ample of opportunity to escape into Snowdonia National Park where most of my writings take place, it is my dream to inspire more people to visit this stunning landscape.